Category: monthly spotlight
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April Spotlight: Turtles All the Way Down
Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Pickett’s son Davis. Aza…
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April Spotlight: The Reappearance of Rachel Price
18-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on.
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March Spotlight: Julius Caesar
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, often abbreviated as Julius Caesar, is a history play and tragedy by William Shakespeare first performed in 1599. In the play, Brutus joins a conspiracy led by Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, to prevent him from becoming a tyrant.
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February Spotlight: The Selection
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love…
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January Spotlight: I fell in love with hope
Hey guys!! Sorry about this being super late considering it’s mid January!! I was busy reading and working out some new blog posts for the coming year!! You can look forward to some weekly posts about what I read and random reading thoughts I have!! But anyways, here’s my super…
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December Spotlight: The Greenglass House
What’s It About? The Smugglers Inn is usually quiet during the days nearing Christmas. Suddenly, on the first night of twelve-year-old Milo’s winter vacation, the guest bell rings. Suddenly, the inn is crowded with strange and secretive guests, each one of them bringing a story somehow connected to Milo’s home.…
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August Spotlight: The Fountains of Silence
It’s 1957 in Madrid, and Spain is hiding a dark secret. Ana lives her days struggling as a hotel maid under the rule of Spain’s dictator, General Franco. Daniel, on a summer trip to Spain, seeks to photograph his experience in hopes of winning a scholarship to the university of…
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July Spotlight: The Cousins
They’re cousins, but they’ve never met. Invited to work at their grandmothers resort island for the summer, three cousins meet each other for the first time. As they’re stay on the island progresses, more family mysteries arise. Why have they never met? Why is their grandmother so shocked by their…
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June Spotlight: Paper Towns
Quentin has spent his whole life idolizing the mysterious Margo Spiegelman from afar. Then, one night he is chosen to go on a revenge seeking adventure through Orlando with Margo. But after the adventure, Margo becomes a mystery. She disappears leaving clues that only Quentin can follow. As more clues…
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October Spotlight: Legend
June’s from the Ruby Sector, an elite district that houses only the wealthiest of the Republic. Day is from the Lake Sector, the slums that are constantly ravaged by the plague. He’s the Republic’s most wanted criminal, only no one knows what he looks like. When June’s brother is killed,…
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